8. TROUBLESHOOTING
FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
No AC output - red LED
illuminated
DC input below 10Volts
Recharge or replace battery
Excessive load - thermal
shutdown
Reduce load - wait for
inverter to cool. Turn Off, then
turn On
No AC output Inverter cold
Disconnect load from
inverter. Operate inverter
without load for a few
minutes. Reconnect load.
No AC output - Green LED
not illuminated
Inverter fuse blown
Remove fuses from their
holders and replace with those
of the same type and rating
Low battery alarm sounds
continuously
Bad wiring connections Tighten all DC connections
Low battery alarm sounds
Low battery voltage
Recharge battery
Remove load from inverter
and recharge battery
Motorised power tool
won’t start
Excessive start-up load If appliance does not start,
then appliance is drawing
excessive wattage and will
not work with inverter
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Keep inverter and antenna
distant from each other. Use
shielded antenna cable.
Connect antenna to amplifier
Television/Radio
interference
Snow in picture, buzz in
speaker
9. FUSE REPLACEMENT
If the external fuse blows, then there is most likely a short or overload in the DC wiring. Find
and fix the problem before replacing the fuses. After fuse replacement, reconnect the
inverter, if fuse continues to blow, contact your Clarke dealer, or telephone Clarke
International on 020 8998 7400.
This power inverter is equipped with an external fuse. Normally, this fuse will not blow
unless there is a serious problem inside the unit. DO NOT open the unit, there are no user
serviceable parts inside the unit.
Motorised power tool
does not operate at
correct speed
Purely inductive load
Make the load not purely
inductive. Operate an
incandescent lamp at same
time as motor, ensuring the
combined load does not
exceed that of the inverter.
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Power Inverter.
Before attempting to use the Inverter, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the
instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others
around you, and you can look forward to the machine giving you long and satisfactory
service.
Specifications
Model No Part No Power
CI-200 ...................................... 6013005 ................................. 100 watt
CI-400 ...................................... 6013008 ................................. 200 watt
CI-600 ...................................... 6013010 ................................. 300 watt
CI-800 ...................................... 6013015 ................................. 400 watt
CI-1000 .................................... 6013020 ................................. 500 watt
CI-1500 .................................... 6013025 ................................. 750 watt
• Output Connection: Standard Receptacles
• Output Voltage: AC (RMS)
• Output Waveform: Modified Sine Wave
• Input Voltage Range: 11 to 15 VDC
• Low Voltage Alarm: approx. 10.5 VDC
• Low Voltage Shutdown: approx.10.0 VDC
• Input Cables: Cigarette Lighter Plug (up to 150 watts) Battery Clip Cable
• Additional Protection: Overload, Over voltage, Over temp.
CLARKE GUARANTEE
This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period
of 12 months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof
of purchase.
This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product
can be returned to us without prior permission.
This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.
Please dispose of at your local recycling facility
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Please note that the details and specifications contained herein, are correct at the time of going to print.
However, CLARKE International reserve the right to change specifications at any time without prior notice.
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